Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was announced 12 months after the S3700 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 180 scores against the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Nikon Coolpix S3700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Nikon S3700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S3700
ELPH 180 | S3700 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 180
S3700 | ELPH 180 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S3700
ELPH 180 | S3700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the S3700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and S3700.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 180 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 118 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $119 | $175 |